[Nike] Thuyen, USAS is hiring!

[United Students Against Sweatshops]

Dear Thuyen Nguyen,

United Students Against Sweatshops is Hiring!
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To Apply:

Send your responses to the questions below along with a resume,
cover letter, and contact information for 3 references to
organize at usasnet.org , or fax us at 202-293-5308
Or mail us at USAS, 1150 17th St NW Suite 300, Washington DC
20036. 

PRIORITY DUE DATE SEPTEMBER 3
APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED UNTIL SEP. 8
PLEASE APPLY EARLY AS INTERVIEWS WILL BEGIN ASAP!

JOB DESCRIPTION

United Students Against Sweatshops (USAS) is currently hiring
for a full-time Campus/Community Solidarity National Organizer
position. The position requires a one-year commitment, a
dedication to social and economic justice, and a willingness to
work independently. The position offers a competitive non-profit
salary, health and dental benefits, and flexible vacation time.
People of color, immigrants, women, working class, and LGBTQ
folks are strongly urged to apply. 

USAS is a national student-run organization with chapters across
the country running exciting grassroots campaigns focused on
issues of worker rights and social and economic justice, from
our campuses and communities, to the factories across the world
that manufacture garments and other products for U.S.
corporations and universities. 

This position will be focused on campus worker solidarity and
ethical contracting. The position will require working closely
with our national allies (such as unions, other student
organizations, etc.) and significant travel to campuses--though
Washington DC will be the home base. Person will be responsible
for leadership development, conference planning, campaign work
and national coordination. (along with other USAS staff members)
Must be available to start soon (preferably September). The
position will be supervised by the members of the USAS
Coordinating Committee, and will fall under the collective
bargaining agreement held by USAS and the International
Federation of Professional and Technical Engineers (IFPTE) Local
70.

QUALIFICATIONS
** Experience as a student/youth organizer; preferably some 
        experience with USAS and/or the student labor movement
** Knowledge of/experience with the labor movement
** Strong commitment to building diverse leadership and 
        combating oppression 
** Experience in outreach and coalition building 
        regionally/nationally
** Strong communication skills 

USAS is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.

PLEASE RESPOND TO THE QUESTIONS BELOW

1. Describe your organizing experiences, with particular
attention to student organizing and/or organizing for worker
rights.

2. Describe a success and a challenge from your organizing.
Focus, if possible, on campus organizing.

3. How would you support students organizing on particular
campuses? What resources would you need to do this?

4. What do you think are the most integral parts of running a
successful campaign?

5. What have you found to be the most useful way to promote
leadership development in those you work with?

6. How would you work to end racism, sexism, classism,
homophobia, and other forms of identity-based oppression in
USAS? 

7. What are the strengths and weaknesses in your style of
communication? 

8. What languages do you speak? Are you fair, proficient, or
fluent in speaking, listening, reading, and writing? 

9. When would you be available to start working for USAS?

10. Do you identify as a woman, as a person of color, as an LGBT

or queer person, AND/OR as a working class person? [OPTIONAL]

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